Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Special requirements:
Trough sample required
Drug dose and time and date of last dose should be provided on form
Sample stability:
Store at 4°C
Transport requirements:
First class post
Reference ranges:
1 – 3.5 mgL
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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